Terry McLaurin's breakout success in the NFL was rewarded in a major way Tuesday.
The former Buckeye wideout and third-round 2019 NFL draft pick inked a three-year contract extension with the Washington Commanders worth up to $71 million, per multiple reports. The deal includes a signing bonus of $28 million, which is the most given to any wide receiver, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The deal puts McLaurin among the five highest-paid wideouts in the NFL.
Commanders Terry McLaurin is signing a 3-year extension worth up to $71 million in new money that places him amongst the NFLs top-five highest-paid WRs, sources tell ESPN.